CTC in England

After School Cycling in Reading

After School Cycling is an enjoyable activity for children aged 3-16 years to try. Anyone is welcome to come along, learn a number of cycling skills in a safe environment, with qualified instructors, including BikeAbility levels 1 & 2.

We can cater to any level of ability and a range of adaptable bikes are available, but you're welcome to bring your own along!

These sessions are run twice a week, once a Monday and once on a Thursday at 4.30 until 5.30pm.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged £30,000 to enable CTC, the national cycling charity to revamp its 'Fill That Hole’ pothole reporting website and develop a new app compatible with smartphones running Android software.

The current system is only available on Iphone. Cycling and Roads Minister Robert Goodwill made the announcement on a visit to Oldham ( 23rdDec ). The cash is part of a £5.8 billion additional spend on highways announced in the summer.

CTC has developed a course for people looking to organise their own cycle rides in their sectors of work. This is a report of the course we delivered in Reading.

This course was delivered to people who work in the public sectors in Reading.

It was designed to give the participants the skills needed to organise and run group cycle rides in their given sector of work, ensuring that they have the capability to go out and lead their own rides safely, with confidence and knowledge.

Vocal opposition from a small number of local protesters threatens to derail plans to complete the National Cycle Network Route 27 Coast-to-Coast trail between Plymouth and Ilfracombe.

Known as the Devon Coast-to-Coast route, 78 of the 103 miles follow off-road traffic-free trails, mainly using well-surfaced track beds of former railways.

These trails take you gently from sea-level to the elevated plateau of mid Devon and the western fringes of Dartmoor, avoiding most of the sharp gradients (and traffic) of Devon’s road network. The Clearbrook Ramp (pictured below) is the exception.

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The Cycle Chilterns 'Brewery Rides' are a series of rides taking place throughout the winter months with added incentive. Each route will be a 15-20 mile road route with a stop-off during the ride or at the end to enjoy a pint of real ale from one of the many fantastic breweries in the area. The rides are open to everyone.

Cycle Chilterns will be running a number of free bike safety check sessions at town markets and train stations across the Chilterns this winter.

To help keep your bike running smoothly and safely this winter we will be holding regular Dr Bike sessions at a variety of locations across the Chilterns. During each session a qualified mechanic from a local bike shop will perform a free, basic bike safety check while you wait.

Basic bike maintenance is important at any time of year, but particularly during winter when weather conditions, dirt and grit on the road can cause problems with brakes and gears much quicker than in the dry summer months.